"Revised with a new introduction by the author"--Cover

Includes bibliographical references (p. 245-258) and index

Defining racism "can we talk" -- The complexity of identity "who am I?" -- The early years "is my skin brown because I drink chocolate milk?" -- Identity development in adolescence "why are all the black kids sitting together in the cafeteria?" -- Racial identity in adulthood "still a work in progress..." -- The development of white identity "I'm not ethnic, I'm just normal" -- White identity and affirmative action "I'm in favor of affirmative action except when it comes to my jobs" -- Critical issues in Latino, American Indian, and Asian Pacific American identity development "there's more than just Black and White, you know" -- Identity development in multiracial families "but don't the children suffer" -- Embracing a cross-racial dialogue "we were struggling for the words" -- Epilogue 2003: continuing the conversation -- Appendix: getting started: a resource guide -- Reader discussion guide

Discusses racial barriers, identity, and interaction

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